Deverell Smith Ltd

General Manager - A Brand New Standard for Rental Living in Birmingham Digbeth, Birmingham Full-time This is a rare one. A 550-unit build-to-rent development in the heart of Digbeth, Birmingham - is looking for a General Manager to lead it from the front. Digbeth is having a moment. Creative, gritty, buzzing with independent culture, and now home to a rental scheme that's setting a genuinely new benchmark for what renting in Birmingham can look like. Think best-in-class amenities, a strong sense of community, six commercial units bringing the ground floor to life, and a resident experience built to feel more like a lifestyle than a lease. This isn't a standard PRS block - it's a flagship. We're looking for someone who wants to put their stamp on it. The role You'll take full ownership of the onsite lettings and property management team, running the scheme as if it were your own business. That means: Owning the P&L - driving rental growth, managing costs, and reporting on performance with real commercial rigour Leading, developing and inspiring a multi-disciplinary onsite team across leasing, facilities, and customer service Setting the tone for resident experience - building a genuine community through events, engagement and a five-star customer ethos Championing health & safety and sustainability, keeping the scheme compliant and ahead of the curve Getting out into the local area - building relationships with businesses, tenants and the wider Digbeth community to raise the profile of the building Working closely with senior leadership on long-term asset strategy, spotting opportunities to enhance value and performance About you You've led teams in build-to-rent, PBSA, hospitality or another purpose-built residential environment for at least 3 years, and you know your way around a budget as well as you know how to motivate a team. You're commercially sharp, hands-on, and genuinely energised by creating a great place to live. You're a strategic thinker but not afraid to get stuck in - someone who can read a P&L in the morning and be chatting to a resident about their day by the afternoon. Propertymark, IRPM or IOSH qualifications are a bonus, not a dealbreaker. What matters more is the mindset: commercially driven, community-minded, and ready to lead something special. If you want to be the person who defines what rental living looks like in Birmingham for the next generation - this is it.

Construction Project Manager Super Prime Private Residence Fit-Out - South West London About the Role We are looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee the fit-out of a 50,000 sq ft super prime residence in South West London. This is a dual-facing role: you will be the day-to-day authority on site managing contractors and trades, while also owning the full project management function - programme, budget, quality, and stakeholder communication - reporting to the Construction Director and Owner throughout. This is not a purely site-based role. We need someone who can move fluidly between hands-on site management and strategic project delivery - someone equally comfortable walking the floor with contractors as they are chairing a progress meeting, managing a budget, or reporting to the client and design team. Key Responsibilities Site & Contractor Management - Manage and coordinate all subcontractors on site, ensuring works are delivered to programme, budget, and specification - Resolve on-site issues, conflicts, and delays in real time - Oversee health & safety compliance across all trades and site activity - Monitor quality of workmanship against the exacting standards expected on a super prime private residence Project Management - Own and maintain the master project programme, tracking milestones and critical path - Manage the overall project budget, including cost tracking, variations, and forecasting - Lead procurement of contractors, suppliers, and specialist trades, including tendering and contract negotiation - Coordinate with architects, interior designers, and other consultants to ensure design intent is delivered on site - Manage the change control process, including client-requested variations - Produce regular progress reports for the client/principal, including programme, cost, and risk updates - Identify, track, and mitigate project risks proactively Client & Stakeholder Liaison - Act as the Owner's representative and main point of contact for all contractors, consultants, and third parties involved in the project - Report directly to the Construction Director and Owner on progress, issues, and decisions required, in a clear and timely manner - Protect the Owner's interests at all times, including on cost, quality, and programme - Liaise with local authorities, building control, and other external stakeholders as needed Quality, Compliance & Handover - Ensure all works meet relevant building regulations and quality standards expected of a super prime residential project - Manage snagging and defects resolution through to practical completion - Oversee handover documentation, warranties, and O&M manuals Candidate Profile Experience - Proven track record managing super prime residential fit-out or construction projects, ideally at a similar scale (large private homes, super prime developments, or comparable top-tier residential projects) - Experience managing multiple trades and contractors simultaneously on a live site - Strong background in both site management and formal project management (this is a combined role - candidates who have only done one or the other should demonstrate clear transferable ability in the other) Skills - Strong programme and budget management skills, with confidence using relevant PM software/tools - Excellent contractor and stakeholder management - able to hold contractors to account while maintaining good working relationships - Sharp eye for detail and quality, appropriate to a super prime residential standard - Confident communicator, equally comfortable with tradespeople on site and with clients/designers in meetings - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure - Discretion and professionalism - this is a private residence, and confidentiality matters Qualifications - Relevant qualification in construction management, project management, quantity surveying, or a related field (or equivalent experience) - Relevant H&S qualifications (e.g. SMSTS, CSCS) preferred

Technical Manager - Residential Development South London 85,000 - 95,000 I'm currently recruiting for a Technical Manager to join a residential developer on a major scheme in South London. The project is a large-scale RC frame development of around 500 residential units across multiple blocks. The scheme is currently at Stage 3 design, so this is a great opportunity for someone to come in at an early stage, take ownership of the technical side of the project and see it through to delivery. You'll be joining at an important point in the development, with responsibility for taking the scheme through the Gateway process, developing the technical strategy, building out the project team and ultimately overseeing the technical delivery of the site. The role will involve: Taking ownership of the technical delivery of a large-scale residential RC frame scheme Managing the project through Stage 3 design and into construction Leading the Gateway application process and ensuring the project meets all relevant technical and regulatory requirements Managing design development, consultants and technical coordination Working closely with the wider development, commercial and construction teams Helping to build the technical/project team as the scheme progresses Providing technical leadership through procurement, mobilisation and delivery Identifying and resolving technical issues throughout the project lifecycle What I'm looking for: 3-5 years' experience operating at Senior Technical Manager / Technical Manager level Strong experience working on large-scale residential developments Background with either a residential developer/client or a Tier 1/Tier 2 main contractor Strong understanding of RC frame construction and technical delivery Experience working through design development and into construction BSR / Building Safety Act experience is highly desirable Someone confident taking ownership of a project and working autonomously This would suit someone who is looking for a role with genuine responsibility and the opportunity to get involved early in a major residential scheme, rather than stepping into a project that is already well into construction. 85,000 - 95,000 + package

Project Manager - RC Frame Residential South London I'm currently working with a well-established main contractor who are looking to bring an experienced Project Manager into the team to lead the delivery of a large-scale residential scheme in South London. The project is a substantial RC frame development, and they're looking for someone who can take ownership across the full project lifecycle, working closely with the design and commercial teams to ensure the scheme is delivered safely, on programme and to a high standard. This is a good opportunity for a Project Manager who enjoys being involved in the detail and wants genuine responsibility for a project, rather than simply managing the construction team on site. The role will involve: Overall responsibility for the delivery of the project from construction through to completion Managing the site team and coordinating subcontractors and consultants Working closely with the Design Manager to drive design development, approvals and technical queries Working alongside the Commercial team to manage project costs, variations and commercial performance Programme management, sequencing and ensuring key milestones are achieved Managing client and consultant relationships throughout the project Ensuring the works are delivered in line with the required quality, health & safety and programme standards Identifying and managing project risks and resolving issues before they impact delivery Providing leadership across the wider project team and ensuring everyone is working towards the same objectives About you: We're looking for an established Project Manager with experience delivering large-scale residential schemes, ideally with a strong RC frame background. You'll ideally come from a Tier 2 main contractor environment and have experience managing projects where construction, design and commercial functions all need to work closely together. You should be comfortable taking ownership, making decisions and managing a project team, with the technical understanding and commercial awareness to challenge where required. This would suit someone who has experience on sizeable residential developments and is looking for a role where they can have a real influence on the project and its successful delivery. If you're an experienced Project Manager with a strong residential and RC frame background and would be interested in hearing more, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.